Recent News

A group of older adults sit at a table looking at books and listening to a presentation in a classroom setting.

Sanford Center for Aging to offer cancer programs to help people thrive

New workshop starting in 2027 will support those with cancer

Two women are smiling at a table while signing cards.

Loneliness and aging

Meaningful relationships provide more than connection

Four pediatrics residents in white coats sitting outside.

Investing in physician training, expanding access to care

UNR Med and Renown Health are expanding residency and fellowship programs to strengthen healthcare across Nevada

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Sep 01
General and Pediatric Clinic at University Health Building 06:00 PM
Sep 03
Sanford Center for Aging Diabetes Self-Management 12:00 PM Training & Workshops
Sep 03
Sanford Center for Aging Health Coaches for Hypertension at Evelyn Mount Community Center 02:00 PM Training & Workshops
Sep 08
Geriatric Lecture Series: Discovering Tools for Better Communication and Empathy 02:00 PM Lectures & Seminars
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UNR MED in the News

The UNR Med campus seen through the branches of a blooming cherry tree

UNR School of Medicine unveils rapid food safety test strips 
June 12, 2026 • Kolo 8 News 

This Is One of the Worst Places That You Could Put Your Suitcase—and 38% of People Do It 
June 28, 2026 • AOL.com

UNR School of Medicine receives $4.5 million to expand physician training programs
July 27, 2026 • 2 News Nevada

Blood supply crisis, Las Vegas bus heat and UNR medical funding
July 28, 2026 • KNPR 

Renown, UNR Med celebrate Nevada’s first academic health system
July 30, 2026 • Northern Nevada Business Weekly

UNR Med In the News Archive